Volvo Construction Equipment marked the rollout of its first USA-built excavators and large wheel loaders at its Shippensburg, Pa., plant on August 19, 2026.
The expansion
- Shippensburg now builds excavators, including the EC230, and large wheel loaders on reengineered lines that can build the full range of its excavator, wheel loader and compactor models.
- Eleven models were added, bringing the plant to 30. More than half of Volvo CE’s North American machine supply will now come from Shippensburg, and customer lead times drop by more than six weeks.
- The plant’s 436,000-square-foot footprint was reengineered with a $40 million investment. Volvo CE says it has invested over $1.4 billion in the site since 2007. About 750 people work there.
- Volvo CE aims to grow its business with Pennsylvania suppliers by 30% by 2030.
Why it matters for Made in USA
Heavy equipment is often imported from Europe and Asia. Moving assembly of excavators, one of the most-purchased machine types in the USA, to a Pennsylvania plant, and pushing for more local suppliers, raises USA content for buyers who care where their equipment is made.
FAQ
Where are Volvo’s USA-built excavators made?
At Volvo CE’s plant in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.
Which machines are built there?
Excavators, wheel loaders and compactors, 30 models in all.
How many people work at the plant?
About 750.
Source & credit
Source: Volvo Construction Equipment, August 19, 2026: “Volvo Construction Equipment Rolls Out First U.S.-Built Excavators and Large Loaders”. Additional reporting: Equipment World.